Tropical Storm Nicole Headed for North Florida, South Georgia

Tropical Storm Nicole is bringing heavy rain to Northern Florida and Southern Georgia.

Current Position and Speed:

LOCATION...30.0N 83.8W

ABOUT 40 MI...65 KM SE OF TALLAHASSEE FLORIDA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...40 MPH...65 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 315 DEGREES AT 15 MPH...24 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 INCHES

A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...

* The Flagler/Volusia county line Florida to Altamaha Sound Georgia

* Aripeka to Indian Pass Florida

A Storm Surge Warning is in effect for...

* Flagler/Volusia County Line Florida to Altamaha Sound Georgia

* Mouth of the St. Johns River to Georgetown Florida

* Anclote River Florida to Ochlockonee River Florida

Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. These winds are mainly occurring over the Gulf of Mexico to the south and southwest of the center. Nicole is forecast to weaken to a depression tonight, and then it is expected to dissipate as it merges with a frontal boundary over the Mid-Atlantic United States by Friday night.

Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles (280 km) from the center. Wind gusts to near tropical storm force have been reported in the Tallahassee, Florida area.


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